01. Prologue | Beauty and the Beast (1991 Soundtrack)

In celebration of going to see the new version of “Beauty and the Beast“ TOMORROW (AHHH!!!! Fanboying!!), here is the original classic soundtrack from the 1991 animated film! PERFORMED BY: David Ogden Stiers as THE NARRATOR LYRICS: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young Prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the Prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter’s night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the Prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within. And when he dismissed her again, the old woman’s ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful Enchantress. The Prince tried to apologize. But it was too late, for she had seen that there was no love in his heart. And as punishment, she transformed him into a hideous beast and placed a powerful spel